6/17 An admirable trio of friends, don't you think so? If I ever suspect you, it is on account of others, and not on account of either of us. In everything I may do, and should happen to succeed in, you will find your fourth. Will you promise me the same favor ?" "If I am not mistaken, Aramis, your words--at the moment you pronounce them--are full of generous feeling." "Such a thing is very possible." "You are conspiring against M.Colbert.If that be all, _mordioux_, tell me so at once. I have the instrument in my own hand, and will pull out the tooth easily enough." Aramis could not conceal a smile of disdain that flitted over his haughty features. |